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M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Steve Tshwete, Mpumalanga (South Africa)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 14:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Steve Tshwete, Mpumalanga (South Africa) on May 18, 2026 at 14:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 14:53:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
South Africa
State
Mpumalanga
City
Steve Tshwete
County
Nkangala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.96200, 29.71800
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.9 km)
Regional average: 9.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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